by lighthouse | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 20:20b “…The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.” Can you, in your mind’s eye, see the disciples in the room as they saw Jesus for the first time after His resurrection? Can you see the joy they experienced as they saw their loved Savior? In your mind are you and I as thrilled as the disciples? How about right now? Are you and I thrilled and overjoyed that we have our Savior as our dearest and closest friend? And He is right be your side!
by lighthouse | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 20:19b ‘”…Peace be with you.”‘ The entire Bible is written with this thought in mind. All addictions, all frustrations, all confusion, all anxiety, all depression-the entire gamut of mental sorrow would be totally eliminated if we would believe with all our heart these 4 words coming from the lips of our Savior. Why not enjoy these 4 words of comfort as we live our lives as His cared for, adopted heirs of the greatest blessing of all–Peace and eternal life. Thank you Jesus! Have a great and peace filled weekend.
by lighthouse | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 20:15b “‘…Who is it you are looking for?'” What is it that drives you and me? Intelligence? Attractiveness? Wealth? Popularity? Power? These are all achievable and they can all be wonderful blessings. What drives you and me? Answer: Our Savior’s love for us and our love for our Savior. All the other desires fade and never produce an enduring satisfaction. Jesus asked Mary the same question He asks you and me. The answer couldn’t have been more obvious, but Mary’s tears blurred the answer. How about you and me? Do we live with blurred or clear vision? Use your God-given talents, but have clear vision.
by lighthouse | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:13 “They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?”‘ Mary was so sad. She did not realize–all is well. Don’t you and I find ourselves in the same situation? We become depressed and think we are facing the worst of times when actually we are in the midst of the best of times. A loved one dies, but really lives. We think bad is happening but really we are learning a valuable lesson. If our attitude is: God is in control, He only wants the best for us, He loves us dearly, He is either holding our hand or walking by our side or carrying us—all is well with my soul—we cannot help but live a contented, peaceful and secure life. Even in our sadness we have joy.
by lighthouse | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:26-27p “When Jesus saw his mother there,…he said to his mother, ‘Dear woman here is your son.’ and to the disciple, ‘here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.'” Jesus was suffering a torturous, humiliating and excruciatingly painful death, yet He knew His responsibilities as a son to care for His mother. Are you and I as attuned for caring for our parents as our Savior example? It is an honor and wonderful blessing my wife and I experience as our children care for us even as they raise their own children/family. God, thank you for wonderful children!
